Could this be a two kit release with the use of one, like the Phantoms?

Even though I'm a bit disappointed Volks didn't just go ahead and add the buster and make it into a Calvary R, it is still exciting to see the Luminous near completion. At least we'll have something to look forward to, soon.

I wouldn't count on HLJ having updates regarding this kit for a very long time... As with previous kits, the only ways to get this kit when it first comes out is to either go to Volks Showcase or their On-Line Shop, or try YahooJapan.

I just called L.A. Kinokuniya and paid for the book over the phone. I should have it by Thursday. The total including tax and shipping with UPS came out to $20.15. That would be $5 per page for the contents I'm interested in, lol...

If WSC kits have legs like this then we would be seeing more people buying WSC kits, lol...

From the looks of it, this Luminous is no different when compare to previous Volks/Hirai kits. Calvary R from Smoke Walls looks really short, and Hirai seems to have stretched the Luminous and make it look taller and slimmer. I think Wave's 1/144 Calvary R would be the closest to the drawing in Smoke Walls.

So far I like what I've seen, and I would like to get one when it is released. However, the idea of a possible Calvary R in the near future will make me think carefully about getting this one...